Immerse yourself
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. We love to fill our Tipi space in the woods with creative workshops, foot stomping gigs and beautiful supper clubs beneath the pines, check out our line up below and catch something interesting during your holiday.
Do get in touch if you're considering bringing your own event to the Dell.
The Dell is right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to true wilderness. Accommodation is versatile and our studio space is set within the forest in our Scandinavian Tipi.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat and we also have a couple of fantastic recommendations for catering.
View Workshops by Season
Autumn 2026
Soundscape meditation walk
1 Sep - 30 Nov
Anytime
£20
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
This is available all year round.
Winter Lock Inn
20 Nov - 19 Mar
5-10pm
During the Winter we will 'pop-up' our Lock Inn in the Tipi as and when the weather allows.
Keep a keen eye on our social media pages for updates but we aim to notify on the Monday prior each week.
It'll be a smaller version of the Gather Inn, it won't be every week and there may be limitations on food and draft drinks etc BUT it will be a time to cosy up and connect during the darker nights.
Kids welcome until 8pm, Strictly no BYO food or drinks please.
Winter 2026
Winter Lock Inn
20 Nov - 19 Mar
5-10pm
During the Winter we will 'pop-up' our Lock Inn in the Tipi as and when the weather allows.
Keep a keen eye on our social media pages for updates but we aim to notify on the Monday prior each week.
It'll be a smaller version of the Gather Inn, it won't be every week and there may be limitations on food and draft drinks etc BUT it will be a time to cosy up and connect during the darker nights.
Kids welcome until 8pm, Strictly no BYO food or drinks please.
Ski Touring Retreat with Beyond Fitness
5 - 8 Feb
from £875
Husband and wife team Kim and Alex host a 3 day ski touring retreat at the Dell exploring the best backcountry skiing the Cairngorm National Park has to offer. On snow adventure is complimented by off snow learning to develop your personal ski touring skills and mountain awareness to leave you more confident about venturing out on your own or stepping up to your next winter challenge.
Everything is taken care of from accommodation and meals to guiding and teaching so you can relax at the Dell and enjoy the mountains.
Between them Kim and Alex have over 25 years experience leading groups skiing on and off piste in Europe and Scotland. When they aren't skiing Kim runs yoga and fitness retreats and Alex runs a smallholding with his brother.
Please get in touch for more information or if you would like to book with Kim.
Spring 2027
Winter Lock Inn
20 Nov - 19 Mar
5-10pm
During the Winter we will 'pop-up' our Lock Inn in the Tipi as and when the weather allows.
Keep a keen eye on our social media pages for updates but we aim to notify on the Monday prior each week.
It'll be a smaller version of the Gather Inn, it won't be every week and there may be limitations on food and draft drinks etc BUT it will be a time to cosy up and connect during the darker nights.
Kids welcome until 8pm, Strictly no BYO food or drinks please.
Gather Inn - our weekly Friday pub night
26 Mar - 29 Oct
5 - 10pm
The Gather Inn is our favourite night of the week.
A beautiful, family friendly evening in the woods, where our community gathers, kids run free and we share the weeks stories over a few Black Isle pints. We welcome foodie truck favourites Highland Slice Pizza and Riks Kitchen through the season and pre-order for each is essential on the Monday prior.
In all cases please keep an eye on our Instagram page for food order links and notification of opening days.
Kids welcome until 8pm - Strictly no BYO food or drinks please.
Summer 2027
Gather Inn - our weekly Friday pub night
26 Mar - 29 Oct
5 - 10pm
The Gather Inn is our favourite night of the week.
A beautiful, family friendly evening in the woods, where our community gathers, kids run free and we share the weeks stories over a few Black Isle pints. We welcome foodie truck favourites Highland Slice Pizza and Riks Kitchen through the season and pre-order for each is essential on the Monday prior.
In all cases please keep an eye on our Instagram page for food order links and notification of opening days.
Kids welcome until 8pm - Strictly no BYO food or drinks please.
Treat someone to an experience at the Dell
If you have stayed at the Dell or simply like the look of what we do here you can now pass it on by way of a voucher.
Gift Vouchers
Whether it be a romantic break, a weekend yoga retreat, a fire pit session or a bottle of wine on arrival, allow us to look after this for you.
Keep in touch?
We'll let you know when we add new workshops and dates to the calendar.